tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post3159653029298740987..comments2024-03-28T15:18:00.456+00:00Comments on And Then We All Had Tea: My Christmas Gift To You . . .Marie Raynerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-69669465902229164152008-12-25T12:59:00.000+00:002008-12-25T12:59:00.000+00:00Thank you for he beautiful poem and recipe! Looks...Thank you for he beautiful poem and recipe! Looks fabulous! Merry, merry Christmas!!!Schotzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11760220403263190065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-43169913509767804872008-12-25T07:30:00.000+00:002008-12-25T07:30:00.000+00:00Vrolijk Kerstfeest/ Prettige Kerstdagen to you too...Vrolijk Kerstfeest/ Prettige Kerstdagen to you too Marie ♥Princess Of Pinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14413930826003122305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-11699836646244256462008-12-25T07:17:00.000+00:002008-12-25T07:17:00.000+00:00HUGS to you Marie...and by the way, you have a rig...HUGS to you Marie...and by the way, you have a right to speak to your grandchildren as well!! YOU DO!! Prayers it will be a good chat with them!! So glad you heard from some of them already!!<br><br>Even if the folks who own the house are not nice to you...might not be so bad for the children to see that you know...it would not hurt for you to have some sympathy either!!<br>Elizabeth in NCElizabeth in NCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-21107653136119313222008-12-25T02:51:00.000+00:002008-12-25T02:51:00.000+00:00Marie --Merry, Christmas! I hope you had a wonderf...Marie --<br>Merry, Christmas! I hope you had a wonderful time with the missionaries and a great Christmas with your Todd. I think of you often with love. Thank you for being such an inspiration and example.<br><br>I am glad you heard from your children and I think it's a wonderful idea to call them tomorrow. <br><br>Love and Hugs,<br>Jenjenjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13270956429192534316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-54362870239847821002008-12-25T00:23:00.000+00:002008-12-25T00:23:00.000+00:00Thank you for the gift Marie. I love your Christm...Thank you for the gift Marie. I love your Christmas drawing, it's darling! I'm so happy you heard from your children and I hope you get to talk with them on Christmas Day. I wish you and your husband a Merry Christmas!cougarnanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01787622923715089138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-19982276437872354772008-12-24T23:16:00.000+00:002008-12-24T23:16:00.000+00:00MMMMMMMmmmmmm. Stuffing. Love it. Sounds really go...MMMMMMMmmmmmm. Stuffing. Love it. Sounds really good.Gerihttp://www.newrinkles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-49988489983378758272008-12-24T22:18:00.000+00:002008-12-24T22:18:00.000+00:00It's wonderful that you heard from your childr...It's wonderful that you heard from your children Marie,It must have made you very happy! What a gift for you! Merry Christmas Marie, I hope it's full of love for you!Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08311071575728126903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-78969048438788592392008-12-24T21:33:00.000+00:002008-12-24T21:33:00.000+00:00Wonderful recipes!A very Merry Christmas to you, M...Wonderful recipes!<br>A very Merry Christmas to you, Marie!!!<br>Hugz, <br>CathyCathyJeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14797700811062424534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-8396518598752971972008-12-24T20:36:00.000+00:002008-12-24T20:36:00.000+00:00Happy Christmas to you and yours Marie!!!God Bless...Happy Christmas to you and yours Marie!!!<br>God Bless!<br>xxGilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10750317641163805441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-90590248763378250892008-12-24T20:28:00.000+00:002008-12-24T20:28:00.000+00:00Yes Marie, please do call your children. I love he...Yes Marie, please do call your children. I love hearing from you and you are not my mother. I am sure they will be so delighted that you braved their step mother and your ex to chat with them. <br>Thank you for your very sweet words. You are an awesome lady, very blessed by God Thank you for your sweet birthday wishes and the daily encouragement. I really wish you and your Todd have a very delightful time with the missionaries this evening and tomorrow a special time as you share as only you can share with others. <br>Love you, <br>Ruthanne xxooRuthannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17357951745199157865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-18525067896093347642008-12-24T19:02:00.000+00:002008-12-24T19:02:00.000+00:00Hello my dear,As I am up and rushing around this h...Hello my dear,<br>As I am up and rushing around this happy Christmas eve morning,I can just picture you doing the same in your Oak Cottage. I can almost smell your turkey and sausage stuffng baking in your oven. The elders and your guests are probably arriving soon to enjoy your wonderful cooking and partake of the sweet spirit of love that is so abundant in your home. <br><br>You radiate love my dear Marie. It surrounds you like a halo. My heart is warmed by your friendship and the love you extend me.... and I know that countless others feel the same. Thank you for touching and blessing my life and theirs. Just thinking of your name makes me smile. <br><br>It is my honor to know you. You set a great example for me. I am a better, more appreciative person because of you. I have always loved my dear children and been thankful for them and their families....but knowing you has made me appreciate them and the time we can spend together even more. Now instead of being tearful and sad that 3 of them live in other states I am joyful that we can get together as often as we do. You have made me see the glass half full. I thank you for that.<br><br>I must rush and make the most of this lovely day. I love Christmas eve almost more than Christmas day. To me the last min. cooking and the hustle and bustle is so fun. I wish that I could bottle it and pull the thrill of today out whenever I want to. Since I can't do that I am trying to soak up happy feelings of this busy day and hold them in my heart. Then the memories will be there to warm me later.<br><br>I went to bed thinking of you and was so happy that I could hardly go to sleep. You sweet voice was still fresh in my mind as I awoke this morn. Thoughts of you will be with me today. I am so glad that you heard from your children. They may not fully understand how blessed they are to have you for a mom...but one day they will. I am glad that you are going to call them tomorrow. Even if it is awkward speaking to your ex, talking to your children will be worth it.<br>Have a wonderful dinner tonight....have a wonderful Christmas tommorrow. You and Todd are not alone...you are loved by many...including me. <br><br>May your hearts be full and happy as we celebrate the birth of our dear Savior. May God bless you my sweet friend. With love, LuraGrammy Staffyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574485995391510872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-82845310443526891492008-12-24T18:04:00.000+00:002008-12-24T18:04:00.000+00:00I am so pleased your family have been in touch ,an...I am so pleased your family have been in touch ,and that you find the courage to dial those numbers and speak to those you want too ,and to those you dont.. well merry blooming Christmas! lol ,Your painting is delightful ,that little girl is becoming very familiar ,has she got a name ? May I suggest Merry ! ..my love and all good wishes for a lovely day tomorrow for you and Todd ,may the good Lord Bless your Christmas...love Jan xxJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13887084136241374777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-52497776001425071962008-12-24T16:46:00.000+00:002008-12-24T16:46:00.000+00:00Good for you for plucking up the courage to feel u...Good for you for plucking up the courage to feel uncomfortable for a minute or two. I know I still like to hear from my parents and grandparents on Christmas!<br>Merry Christmas!Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10443459607587478885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-69979837053802920942008-12-24T16:31:00.000+00:002008-12-24T16:31:00.000+00:00Wanted to stop by and wish you a very Merry Christ...Wanted to stop by and wish you a very Merry Christmas and holiday season!!! - mary the food librarianThe Food Librarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09964596880945435097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-48194077309130601982008-12-24T16:16:00.000+00:002008-12-24T16:16:00.000+00:00So happy for you that your have heard from some of...So happy for you that your have heard from some of your family and that you are going to call tomorrow they are your children. Hope you and Todd have the best of Christmases. Happy Christmas Marie. Love JoanJoanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09013735501807087891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-58756936017585576122008-12-24T14:41:00.000+00:002008-12-24T14:41:00.000+00:00Merry Christmas, Marie!Your children will love hea...Merry Christmas, Marie!<br>Your children will love hearing from you!<br>Best wishes to you and Todd.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16946596478777714333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-44399561425073399182008-12-24T13:50:00.000+00:002008-12-24T13:50:00.000+00:00Oh, Marie, Merry Christmas to you and Todd! I hop...Oh, Marie, Merry Christmas to you and Todd! I hope that your day is full of all of the blessings it can possibly hold! That recipe looks fabulous! It is starting to ice here as I write - good thing I got my shopping done yesterday! Much love, Raquel XORaquelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05926021350441597268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-898411033468017112008-12-24T11:41:00.000+00:002008-12-24T11:41:00.000+00:00Merry Christmas! How could they not want to hear ...Merry Christmas! How could they not want to hear from you?The Blonde Duckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085499120024055465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762115079758642698.post-2707044383051302552008-12-24T08:30:00.000+00:002008-12-24T08:30:00.000+00:00so glad you heard from your children! and yes, do ...so glad you heard from your children! and yes, do call. they will enjoy hearing from you!<br><br>and the recipe looks wonderful!!!<br><br>Merry Christmas!<br>tinaTinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09924211569164172510noreply@blogger.com